Bank Independent Launches 12th Annual School Supply Drive with New Campaign

Bank Independent will launch its 12th annual School Share drive on June 30, aiming to provide essential school supplies to students in need. This year, the drive will support local school children through the “$5 Helps Carry the Cost” campaign, aiming to provide essential school supplies to those in need. “Our ‘$5 Helps Carry the […]

“Here for Good”: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville awards nearly $80k in grants

Words of inspiration can be found just about everywhere inside The Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama’s chapter on Fairbanks Street in Northwest Huntsville. Posters proclaiming educational-themed axioms like “Knowledge is Power,’’ intended to motivate and encourage students of varying ages taking advantage of programs offered by the club, cover many walls. It was […]

Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference Empowers Local Leaders to Make a Greater Community Impact

On Tuesday, May 6, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville hosted its 12th annual Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference. This event provides professional development and networking opportunities for the nonprofit community, including staff, board members, and volunteers. Ann Kvach, Director of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, spoke with the Huntsville Business Journal to […]

Alabama Basketball Coach Nate Oats Headlines Village of Promise Fundraiser in Huntsville: Praises Organization’s Community Impact

On Tuesday, April 23, hundreds of supporters gathered in the Saturn Ballroom to celebrate and raise money at the Village of Promise’s (VoP) 2025 Speaker Series event.  This year’s fundraising dinner featured Alabama Men’s Basketball Coach Nate Oats as the special guest speaker. VoP helps children and families in under-resourced Huntsville neighborhoods by supporting them […]

Huntsville reopens improved Derrick Street Camp, Focuses on safety and stability

Attempting to get a firm direction relating to the growing homeless community, the City of Huntsville is taking a progressive approach to reopening the campsite on Derrick Street near downtown. Scott Erwin, director of the city’s community development arm, led reporters on a tour of the soon-to-be-open, restructured site that was  shut down by a […]

Live Bald 2025 to Rally Huntsville in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is set to host its annual “Live Bald 2025” event on April 12, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Camp, located at 5909 University Drive. This gathering marks the 25th anniversary of St. Baldrick’s volunteers’ dedication to conquering childhood cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to […]

Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s transformative impact on local healthcare

The economic and human impact of the Huntsville Hospital Health System (HHHS) was brought into sharp focus during Friday’s ribbon-cutting event hosted by the Huntsville Regional Economic Growth Initiative (HREGI). The event celebrated the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s sustained contributions to the region’s healthcare landscape—a story of philanthropy, innovation, and community investment that continues to shape […]

Bank Independent Launches Food and Family Share Initiative to Support Local Families in Need

Bank Independent has announced the launch of Food and Family Share, in partnership with WAFF and Mix 96.9, starting on March 10th. For the past 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in local communities. This year, the initiative expands to include the Family Share component, collecting […]

Alabama Goodwill cuts ribbon on two new Huntsville locations

With many nonprofits fishing in the same financial pond, having a niche is an absolute asset. Since it was founded in 1902 by a Boston minister, Goodwill Industries has embraced the tenet of raising educational and workforce-related services to improve the lives of less fortunate citizens. “Not charity, but a chance” was Reverend Edgar J. […]

Madison Community Center: A new hub for community and connection

The city of Madison, Alabama, celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated new community center on January 9, marking a significant milestone for the community.  With speeches from city leaders, council members, and community partners, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was a testament to the collaboration and vision that made this facility a reality. The journey […]